OOTD: Laaaid Back

It was blazing hot that day! I did not want to wear anything tight so I wore this loose-fitting dress. Eventhough it was 3/4 sleeved, I didn't feel super hot.  I was real low maintenance that day, it was way too hot for makeup. I only had concealer and I felt like my face was melting lol so I just tied my hair up in a messy bun and called it a day. And you can always wear a nice pair of sunglasses, instant coolness.

dress, sunglasses & purse (my sister's): H&M

boots: Rocket Dog

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The Twilight Saga: Eclipse Review

Thanks to Sarah Lund at 42West, I got to go to a press screening of Eclipse last night. I'm not really into the whole Twilight thing but it was still pretty exciting to be able to see the movie before it made its debut in theaters. During the movie I was taking note like mad so I can post this review so I really hope you enjoy it and find it fun to read. So here is my completely unbiased and honest review of Eclipse..

So Bella (Kristen Stewart) finds herself  in danger once again and this time both the vampires and wolves have to work together to protect her which makes it awkward because she's caught in a love triangle with Edward (Robert Pattinson) and Jacob (Taylor Lautner). Really, what do these guys see in Bella? The girl is as exciting as a bowl of oatmeal. Those two can't resist her drab ways. Edward is dying to marry Bella (I guess at 109, the bachelor life gets old) and Jacob was just coming off as a potential sex offender with his way too intense come-ons. Anyway dialogue-wise, it was drab and a little too moody. Some of the jokes were clever but most were hit and misses. At least there were some jokes though, otherwise it would've been pretty boring.  I found myself laughing at unintentionally funny things like the fact that Bella's mom didn't find it weird that Edward was always indoors and at the Cullens family posing and preening when they were supposed to facing evil vampires.

The performances were passable. Stewart and Pattinson have great chemistry on-screen and eventhough Bella and Edward decided not consumate their relationship; the would-be sex scene was still nice. Stewart and Lautner on the other hand, were horrible. They looked clumsy and uncomfortable. I don't think it was intentional because they were setting it up as something romantic. Too bad it wasn't. Dakota Fanning needs some eye drops in her life and I didn't find her intimidating at all.

The plot was easy to follow but it dragged on at times. There was a really cool action scene, it was really intense and fun to watch. If there was more of that action then I would have definitely enjoyed the movie a lot more.

Overall Rating: 2.5/4

And here are some pictures of me at the screening. I wanted to add a little excitement to my Monday so I added a little glitz to my outfit..

And a pic of my press screening pass..

Don't forget, today's the last day to enter my Eclipse Prize Pack Giveaway! You can enter by going here: http://abeautywithbrains.blogspot.com/2010/06/enter-for-chance-to-win-the-twiight.html

My First Blog Award :)

The lovely Jess (check out her great blog!) has awarded me this blog award. I was so psyched to receive it, I am so glad that people are enjoying my blog. I appreciate this SO MUCH. Thank you so much Jess :).  So she has awarded me with the Heart & Soul Blog Award:

The Heart and Soul award is given to bloggers who allways take the time to sit and relate with their readers. Whether it be with the simplest walk down the street to something that my have triggered an emotion to inspire you to write the amazing entries that you do. Not all bloggers are able to capture the attention and hearts of readers. Bearing and exposing your HEART & SOUL in your blogposts, I present this gift to you.

So Here Are The Rules For Awarding:

1. Award 10 bloggers.

2. Thank the person that tagged you in a New Blog Entry.

So Thank You Again Jess!

And these are the 10 bloggers I want to award:

1. http://piinkcupcakez.com/

2. http://glam-morena.com/

3. http://popchampagne.blogspot.com/

4.http://hautedolleyes.blogspot.com

5.http://deziredbeauty.blogspot.com

6.http://fashionablyfly.blogspot.com

7.http://princess-shabie-whabie.blogspot.com

8.http://www.unnecessarydrama.net

9.http://latinamakeup.blogspot.com

10.http:://specialksfashionblock.blogspot.com

 

Enter for a Chance to Win a THE TWIIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE Prize Pack!

Hey everybody, I hope everyone is having a great start to their Summer. Thanks to Sarah at 42West, two winners will be chosen to win a Twilight Eclipse prize pack!

About the film...
click HERE to see the trailer!

Film THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE

Studio: Summit Entertainment
Release Date: June 30, 2010
Genre: Fantasy/Romance/Thriller
Rating: PG-13
Starring: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Ashley Greene, Billy Burke, Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser, Nikki Reed, Kellan Lutz, Jackson Rathbone and Dakota Fanning.
Directed by: David Slade

Synopsis: In THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE, Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger as Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between Edward and Jacob – knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella is confronted with the most important decision of her life.

TWO winners will be chosen to receive a prize pack which includes: THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE mini poster, bracelet, pen, voucher to download the soundtrack for free online, a pin, and a t-shirt. Cool huh?

How To Enter:

(open to U.S residents only)

1. You must be a follower or subscriber to my blog.

2. State in a comment whether you're "Team Edward" or "Team Jacob" and include your name and email.

3.Winners will be chosen using a random number generator.

This giveaway ends on June 29th at 11:59 pm. Good Luck!

Biggie Conspiracy Theory

I really like conspiracy theories, even if they are completely ridiculous. They fascinate me and it amazes me the work that people put in to come up with them. So I decided to come up with one about Biggie, the rapper. I wrote this one random day last year when I was particularly bored, hope you like it and have a laugh. And try not to take it too seriously. Click on the link below to read it:

Hav's Biggie Conspiracy Theory

My Trip to The Zoo w/ Jeremy

Nothing fashion or beauty related in this post, just wanted to share a few of the pictures of Jeremy's first trip to the zoo. If you follow me on Twitter, you know that I was tweeting a lot about it on Saturday and twitpicing away about our trip. We both had lots of fun, he loved the squirrel monkeys the best, since they were the ones that were most active lol.

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I love giraffes, they're my favorite animals.

Flamingos.

This little fellow was so cute & friendly, he's a Golden-Lion Tamarin. They're endangered but thanks to the zoo, they're reproducing and have a good chance of being returned to the wild.

Cute little Antelope babies.

Squirrel monkeys, Jeremy's favorite!

Penguins.

The evil goat. He was only nice to me when i had pellets in my hand. I tried petting him to show Jeremy that goats are harmless and he headbutted my hand.

Jeremy & me at the end of the day.

Hope you enjoyed!

Styling: 4 Outfits Under $100!!!!

Finally! I was supposed to do this post a looong time ago and sadly I've been slacking on it. I had to change most of the stuff in the outfits  since it wasn't available in stores. I wanted the items featured to be readily available in case you liked anything you saw. These outfits reflect my personal style which is minimal most of the time. It just goes to show you that with a few basics, you can make great versatile outfits without breaking the bank. I hope you enjoy!

 I also want to add a new feature where you can request celeb styles you like and I can find affordable outfits that reflect that style. What do you think about that?

On to the outfits! (click on images to enlarge)

1. Less is More

I just love how the cut of this jacket plays up the slim lines of the outfit. It has slightly padded shoulders for a little bit of an edge. And don't you just love the shoe? They have an awesome snakeskin pattern on the heel and along the sole.

lavender linen jacket: Forever21, $27.80

white tank: H&M, $4.90

"jeggings": $19.90

grey suede pumps w/ snakeskin detail: $34.90

TOTAL: $87.50

2. Can't Go Wrong w/ Classics

This is a nice casual, everyday outfit. Everything goes well together because it's so crisp and clean. I paired 3 classics: white button down, denim shorts and converse sneakers. The shorts were boyfriend style and they're real comfy!

white button down: Forever21, $19.80

distressed boyfriend denim shorts: H&M $22.90

low top sneakers: Converse $35.00

TOTAL: $77.70

3. Urban Cowgirl

Another casual outfit. I like how the combination of the florals and the toughness of the boots go well together.

cardigan: Forever21, $15.80

navy floral strapless dress: Forever21, $19.80

boots: Journeys, $40.00

TOTAL: $75.60

4. Make A Statement

The name sucks but I couldn't think of anything better. The shoes really pop and make the outfit a lot more interesting.

lace detailed tank: Forever21, $6.80

grey pants: H&M, $24.90

pink pumps: Mixx $23.00

TOTAL: $54.70

Enter For A Chance To Win Passes To See The A-Team!

Hi everyone! Sarah at 42West has asked me to host agiveaway! This is for the movie the A-Team. If you're like me and love Bradley Cooper, then enter for a chance to win one Admit-2 ROEs (Run of Engagements) for New York, San Francisco, San Antonio, San Diego or Dallas  . One pass admits two people to see the film at any showing from Monday-Thursday excluding holidays. Great for those lazy Summer days.

About the Movie...(go here to see the trailer!)

Film: THE A-TEAM

Studio: 20th Century Fox

Release Date: June 11, 2010

Starring: Bradley Cooper, Liam Neeson, Quinton Jackson, Jessica Biel, Sharlto Copley

Genre: Action/Adventure

Rating: PG-13

THE A-TEAM follows the daring exploits of a colorful team of former Special Forces soldiers who were set up for a crime they did not commit. Going “rogue,” they utilize their unique talents to try and clear their names and find the true culprit. Liam Neeson (“Taken”), Bradley Cooper (“The Hangover”), mixed martial artist Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, and “District 9” sensation Sharlto Copley, are “The A-Team.” The film also stars Jessica Biel and Patrick Wilson.

Liam Neeson, whose many credits include the Oscar®-winning Schindler’s List and the recent box-office hit Taken, portrays Hannibal Smith, a master planner of inventive missions requiring split-second timing, unusual skills and a team of incredibly proficient soldiers; Bradley Cooper, who shot to movie superstardom in the smash comedy The Hangover, is Templeton “Face” Peck, who can procure anything for the Team’s unorthodox and daring missions; Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, a professional mixed martial artist and a top rated UFC light heavyweight, is B.A. Baracus, the Team’s driver and muscle; and Sharlto Copley, who starred in the hit District 9, is H.M “Howlin’ Mad” Murdock, a gifted pilot – and certified loon. Jessica Biel (The Illusionist) stars as Capt. Charissa Sosa, a former love interest of Face’s, but who is now relentlessly pursuing the Team for a crime not of their doing. Patrick Wilson (Watchmen) is a mysterious CIA operative, Lynch, who is a key player in the Team’s most explosive mission.

The cast of THE A-TEAM also features Gerald McRaney (Deadwood) as General Morrison, Hannibal’s friend and mentor; and Brian Bloom (Smokin’ Aces) as Pike, a shadowy private military contractor.

How To Enter

 (Open to U.S Residents Only)

1. You MUST be a follower or subscriber to my Blog.
2. Leave a comment saying "Enter me!" along w/ your name and email.

3. ONE Winner will be chosen for one pass which admits two people to see the film at any showing from Monday-Thursday excluding holidays. This giveaway ends on June 15 at 11:59 pm.

 Good Luck!

Disclaimer: this giveaway was sponsored.

Accessories/CVS Haul

Here are some accessories I bought at Forever21 and some random stand in front of Urban Outfitters in SoHo lol. I also caught the 50-75% sale at CVS and got some great Revlon stuff there. Below is my video and I have also included pictures and swatches. Enjoy!

On my nails: Brucci Nail Hardener in "Sweet Dreams...Carol"



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My CVS Haul (except for the NYX gloss)

from top to bottom: Revlon nail polishes in "Tropical Temptation" &"Plum Baby", Revlon Creme Gloss in "Peachy Sheen" & "Just Blushed". Revlon Super Lustruous Lip Gloss in "Coral Glow". NYX MegaShine Lip Gloss in "Natural". Revlon lipstick in "Soft Nude". Jane Bronzer in "Teracotta".

swatches. all Revlon except for NYX "Natural".

earrings & necklace I got from the random SoHo stand. Not bought as a set, I wear them separately.

large flower ring and two-finger bow ring (F21)

leaf earings and pearl cuff bracelet (F21)

multi-strand necklace with removable flower (F21)

No-Fuss FOTD

This is going to be my FOTD when I don't feel like doing much makeup, basically everyday in the Summer lol. I'm going to do navy liner instead of black just to do something different and I'm loving peach and coral lips this summer. It brightens up your face so much!  My face has become so oily, if you know any products that combat oily skin , please let me know!

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Jane Aguaceuticals tinted moisturizer for Medium/Warm Tones

MAC Select MoistureCover Concealer in NW35

Revlon PhotoReady Finishing Powder for Medium/Deep Tones

Jane Bronzing Powder in Teracotta

NYX blush in Mocha

ELF Eye Brightening Liner in Midnight

Navy shadow in Coastal Scents 88 palette (to add on top of liner)

CoverGirl Lash Blast Mascara in Very Black

NYX lipliner in Natural

Revlon Creme Gloss in Peachy Sheen

 

OOTD: Sunny Days Are The Best Days

Hey there! I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far. I wore this yesterday, it was such a beautiful day out and I wanted to catch a bit of a tan before I start slapping on the sunblock.The dress can be made into strapless which I wore that way for most of the day but I added the straps because I kept on hitching up the dress due to my lack of boobs lol.

here it is without straps, I took it from my phone, which is why the pic sucks lol

navy floral sundress & ring-Forever21

gold flat sandals-Classified