Ok, ok... I know I said that I'd be keeping up with this more. And maybe it was a mix of laziness and procrastination. I'm pretty sure those two go hand in hand. But I PROMISE I'll start being better. Just give me one more chance???
Anyways, my YouTube channel has been on hiatus for, like, ever but I actually have a good excuse for that! When your hard drive and battery decide it's time to go to that big microchip in the sky you're left with a ridiculously expensive tech bill. And that's just parts! Labor is free for me because I married a nerd who knows how to do all that. Seriously, it was his job for a long time. But I digress, with that on hold I figure I have more time to keep up with my blog. It's actually more work and not really as fun as the YouTube channel but I need to keep forging on! So here we are and I'll try and keep you guys updated on makeup know how and all that good stuff. I've got all this makeup and no one to share it with. :( I'll be seeing you all soon.
Thank you all for understanding!
Love and Lipstick,
Markita
Markita's Makeup Bag
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Man Repeller Glossybox January 2013
Are you ready to repel?

Anyways, to answer the question you may or may not have been asking yourself, yes. It is better than any of the past boxes I've seen. And I've been with Glossybox since day one (customer number 284 here folks!) I've been with them during the good, the bad and the ugly. And regardless of this box being late it was one storm I was willing to weather with them because it was worth it.
So, let me just start by saying I guess the spoiled brat in me was satisfied when I got this box because it's the box I wanted. Everything down to the tiny packet of goop we were promised. Alright, here it go.

Next is the Fresh Umbrian Clay Mattifying Serum. This little number costs $35 for 1 oz. Uhhhh.... I'm pretty sure I have shoes that cost less than that and those go on my feet. But for something I put on my face I could see this. But unfortuntely I don't think it's any match for my super, mega, ultra oily skin. It's been on for 4 hours and already it's time to blot. Markita's face- 1 Umbrian clay- 0.


I'm pretty sure any beauty box company could just throw a nail polish in to a box and give it to people and they'd use it. But I was really surprised when I got this one and kind of fell in love. OPI's Liquid Sand in Can't Let Go (Mariah Carey Collection) sort of swept me off my feet in a way that only a nail polish can. It's fun and funky. It goes on smooth like regular nail polish and dries with an awesome sandy texture. The color is a vivid, violet blue and is wearable on long or short nails without looking too overly manicured receptionisty.

Markita
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
OCC Lip Tar Review

And while, this isn't exactly a cheap set coming in at $49 USD it's definitely a great value if you like this brand. Mostly because each tube of tar is $16 bucks a pop. With 5 tubes in this set that's an $80 value. So you really can't beat the price. But, unfortunately, this set was part of a holiday set at Sephora. And I don't think it's available at the present time.
The colors include, Grandma, Melange, Stalker, Vintage and Pretty Boy and are all very versatile and pretty. The best part is you can mix these together, add shimmers from the metallic line or just wear them as they are.

And if you have never used an OCC Lip Tar, you don't know that the color pay out is ah-MAY-zing! You only need a tiny dot of the stuff that you work from the inside of your lip to the edge. Color is amazing and it stays on for hours without the need for reapplication.
Finally, OCC Lip Tar's are 100% vegan and cruelty free which is fantastical if you're an animal loving herbivore.
So the final verdict for these are that they are great! I love that you don't need a glop it on to get a good color, it's non sticky, long lasting and highly pigmented. Of course as I previously stated, it's great that they are vegan and animal friendly. The only bad thing about these is the taste. It's pretty awful but that's not enough to keep me from using them. All in all? I'm down with OCC.
So go out and get your tar on!
So the final verdict for these are that they are great! I love that you don't need a glop it on to get a good color, it's non sticky, long lasting and highly pigmented. Of course as I previously stated, it's great that they are vegan and animal friendly. The only bad thing about these is the taste. It's pretty awful but that's not enough to keep me from using them. All in all? I'm down with OCC.
So go out and get your tar on!
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Beauty Buddies: Nail Polish Edition
Alright so, I'm back! The holidays REALLY took their toll on me. I am just now able to sit down, breathe and write this. It's been a hectic 2 weeks with the hubster being off work and having family visiting. I felt like I haven't had a minute to myself. So thankfully, I'm back and able to share with you some things I found whilst I've been away.
Now, as someone completely familiar with the term 'uncoordinated' I get way too excited when I buy two products from two completely different brands and somehow magically they work together. I like to call these "Beauty Buddies". Why? Because even though they're two different brands, I can wear them alone or together and they still look great. Todays Beauty Buddies are Butter London in No More Waity Katie and Zoya in Kelly.
I'll be honest, I was actually looking for the Zoya color Caitlin but I couldn't find it. I wanted a smokey lilac purple but as you know Caitlin was a color in a collection last year. So while crusing the nail polish sale aisle at Ulta, I was torn between Kelly and Tru. I ended up picking Kelly and when I got home I was pleasantly surprised to see that it was the same color as my Butter London in No More Waity Katie.
By itself No More Waity Katie is a pretty lilac glitter polish. A little translucent but still very pretty anytime of year. Kelly is the same way, a little more smokey than NMWK but I swatched it on a nail wheel and they really surprised me. Apart they are great but together they are wonderful. I love finding things that work together even if they're not meant to. It's like finding that 20 dollar bill in your coat pocket from last winter. What are some beauty buddies you've found that you love together?
M

I'll be honest, I was actually looking for the Zoya color Caitlin but I couldn't find it. I wanted a smokey lilac purple but as you know Caitlin was a color in a collection last year. So while crusing the nail polish sale aisle at Ulta, I was torn between Kelly and Tru. I ended up picking Kelly and when I got home I was pleasantly surprised to see that it was the same color as my Butter London in No More Waity Katie.
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Butter London and Zoya (Center) |
M
Thursday, November 1, 2012
WHAT?!
Just spent the last 2 hours doing a stupid blog post and for nothing. It's gone and I'm done for the day.
M
M
Monday, September 17, 2012
Back to blogging
So I've been gone for a loooooong time! But not really. I promise you, I had a good reason. No, seriously I did. Why don't you believe me? Just kidding.
Anyways, what was I doing? Why, establishing a YouTube channel of course! And let me tell you it's been a crazy crazy ride. Got lots of good subscribers and wonderful people following me. So anyways, I'm back and I'm going to be posting some of the videos or content of them on here and maybe other stuff.
If you'd like to follow me elsewhere I'm on Instagram @ markitasmakeupbag and twitter @ Markitasmakeup (bag wouldn't fit) and of course, on here. See you guys tomorrow!
Markita
Anyways, what was I doing? Why, establishing a YouTube channel of course! And let me tell you it's been a crazy crazy ride. Got lots of good subscribers and wonderful people following me. So anyways, I'm back and I'm going to be posting some of the videos or content of them on here and maybe other stuff.
If you'd like to follow me elsewhere I'm on Instagram @ markitasmakeupbag and twitter @ Markitasmakeup (bag wouldn't fit) and of course, on here. See you guys tomorrow!
Markita
Friday, April 13, 2012
Taylor Swift Inspired Friday the 13th Nails!
Everyone loves Taylor Swift and the girl loves the number 13 and sparkly things so in honor of Taylor and her love of all things 13 I wanted to do a nail blog inspired by Miss. Swift herself.
I wanted to do something girly and sparkly and I think I found the perfect balance of that. First I started with two nail polishes that really reminded me of her. She tends to lean more towards the pink/nude colors and of course lots of sparkles. The first color I used was XOX Betsey from Sephora OPI (a pale almost nude pink) and Essie's A Cut Above (a mix of both fine and chunky pink sparkles) from their luxeffects line.
Next I painted my nails two coats of the XOX Betsey. You don't have to do two coats you can do one or more, but the color wasn't enough with just one coat.
And then gave a generous coating of A Cut Above. I did one heavy and one light coat of this to make sure I got a good balance of fine and chunky glitter.



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