About Me
- javy
- I am a 21 year old beauty blogger who loves makeup way too much lol. My other obsessions include photography, painting, scrapbooking, baking, interior decorating, shopping and basically everything girly! I hope to interact with beauty junkies alike on here who are just as obsessed with these things and share my passion for them.
Monday, July 6, 2009
Discussing Poll Results and New Features Added to my Blog
Anyways, wanted to let you guys know that I added a few new features to my page! There's a blog roll added on the bottom right corner; its a list of blogs I enjoy reading on a regular basis. I also added a poem that my fiance wrote for me, inspired by my blog name, scarlet empress. And lastly, I added a subscribe feed option, so now you can subscribe to my blog posts by email.
Hope you all had a wonderful weekend!
xoxo javy
Sunday, July 5, 2009
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xoxo javy
Saturday, July 4, 2009
What to eat on the south beach diet?
Breakfast:



Snacks:



So I hope some of those dishes gave you ideas on how to eat on the south beach diet, especially during phase 1 when no refined carbs and fruit is allowed or even just how to start eating healthy all together. I also wanted to show you guys how sweet my fiance is!!! I have yet to return to work since my surgery, and had no money to start the diet, but thanks to him I could...he was so generous and gave me $300 so I could stock up on groceries and some gadgets and utensils that I needed for the kitchen. It's very important to have good tools to work with, in any field of work...for example, a really good non stick skillet is very important because it will help cook your food without the need of excess oil to keep the food from burning or sticking to the pan ;) And he's been very encouraging and supportive through this whole diet process thing and in no way does he need to lose weight, but he's decided to do it with me so I don't feel like I'm doing it all alone. I love that I have someone like him in my life, he is the best support system I have no matter what I'm doing in life. So you see ladies, good men are out there, don't settle for anything less than your perfect man, I'm glad I didnt! :)
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Thursday, July 2, 2009
Fing'rs Nails Review & GIVEAWAY !!!





Sunday, June 28, 2009
South Beach Diet - Day 1 :)

I've decided that I want to get back into shape, especially into all my nice designer clothes and in order to do so, I have to lose weight and tone up. I was looking online for diet and fitness books, and came across many different ones, like the Mediterranean diet, Atkins, Fat Smash, Bob Greene's Best Life Diet, etc, but the one that spoke to me was the South Beach diet. It seemed like the best diet for me, well balanced, theres a variety of foods i can enjoy on it, its broken down in 3 phases, and though it starts out with no refined carbs and sugars, it later introduces them into the diet, so your body gets used to eating all types of food in moderation and once you come off the diet, its not like youve cut out certain foods completely so when you eat them again, you'll gain a bunch of weight (this is typical of many fad diets!) I did a lot of research before deciding to start this diet, and found that the overall consensus with this diet is that it is unlike any other fad diets on the market and once you lose the weight on it, you actually keep it off...well that is if you take the knowledge you've gained while on this diet and incorporate into your lifestyle and also change how you really look at food.
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Thursday, June 25, 2009
Urban Decay's Pocket Rocket Man Hunt

Our winners will be flown to sunny Southern California, and photographed as the faces (er… bodies) of two new shades of Pocket Rocket Lip Gloss. (The person who nominates them gets to come to California, too! And there are fabulous prizes for both of you! And, just to be nice, we’ll even pick 3 runners up, who also get fabulous prizes. But no trip. Sorry, runners-up. You can’t have it all.)
Since we’re creating not one, but TWO new Pocket Rocket Lip Gloss shades, it only makes sense for us to pick TWO Grand Prize Winners! Both winners (AND the ladies or gentlemen who nominated them) will be flown to Southern California, where the winners will be dressed up, sexed-up, styled, and photographed by acclaimed photographer Scott Nathan. The resulting pix will be featured on two new Pocket Rocket Lip Gloss shades, set to launch in Spring 2010.
Both Winners (and the people who nominated them!) will get hooked up with:
- Roundtrip airfare and hotel accommodations for 2 nights in sunny So Cal
- $500 of Urban Decay Cosmetics (winner’s choice of products)
- $200 in gift cards at Urban Outfitters
- $200 in gift cards at Apple
THREE (3) Runners Up are also getting hooked up with
- $300 of Urban Decay Cosmetics (winner’s choice of products)
Please see our official contest rules for all the details. And by the way, if you’re some pro model that has a contract with an agency, this contest is not for you. (We’re sorry! We’re sure you’re really hot.) Our contest is for amateurs only, so grab some pictures of your favorite guy and start uploading!
Enter the contest here: http://urbandecayguys.com/register.asp
Are you going to register the hottest man in your life? lol, I just might, if my significant other gives me permission haha. Whadu ladies think? Should I enter him? You know you want to see him in his underooos on your rocket pocket, lol ;)
Twilight Fans: New Edward & Bella Barbie Dolls !
"Looking for a little Robert Pattinson in your life? Well, you'll soon have your chance.
MTV.com reports that Mattel will soon be selling a line of Twilight-inspired Barbie dolls, including an Edward Cullen "Ken" doll and a Bella Swan "Barbie" doll.
Twilight Dreamhouse presumably sold separately.
The Edward doll will come complete with a "shimmering complexion" and "trademark gold eyes." According to Toys R Us' Canadian Web site, the dolls will be available for shipping on November 27."
Source: Celebuzz.com

Lol I can't believe I'm admiting this but I will definitely be picking these dolls up haha, I am a hardcore twihard all the way. What about you guys? P.s have you seen the new makeover the new moon book got based on the movie? Hey I am all team Edward, so I hate that Jacob is getting to hold Bella like that, but i do love how edward looks pissed in the background hahaha.
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Monday, June 22, 2009
Review: DDF Sulfur Therapeutic Mask - Acne


Overall: This is a great product for those who have anywhere from light to moderate acne. It works really well on oily and combination skin types, not so much on dry. It helps suck out all the impurities and excess oil on the skin and helps balance your skin. It can be a bit drying though, so using it more than once a week is not recommended, and since it can be drying to the skin, application of a moisturizer following the mask is suggested. This mask only takes minutes to dry once applied, and only needs to be left on the skin for 5-10 minutes, which is a definite pro...I hate having to leave on a mask for 20 minutes to get the full benefits, so this is a great product for those of us that are always short on time and need quick fixes for our skincare! Though most will use this as a facial mask, it can also be used to treat body acne on one's chest and back. I recommend testing this product on a patch of skin first before applying it on a large area of the skin to see if it responds well to your skin. I always recommend that people pay attention to the ingredients in the products they use and see what has worked well for their skin and what hasn't. The reason why I picked up this mask was because my skin responded so well to Mac Cosmetics' limited edition Volcanic Ash Exfoliator that came out last summer with the Neo Sci Fi collection; that scrub contained sulfur in it and really helped to eliminate any blemishes I have. The Volcanic Ash Exfoliator is one of my favorite face scrubs to use, and this DDF Sulfur Therapeutic Mask is one of my favorite masks to use when my skin isn't behaving itself, it really calms down any blotchiness or redness on my skin and gets rid of all blackheads, whiteheads, and even cystic acne. So if you feel like sulfur containing products respond well to your skin, I would definitely try out this mask. If you're hesitant to buy the whole jar, I'd suggest stopping by your local Sephora store and asking for a sample to try first. Hope this review was helpful to those of you that struggle with moderate acne or even if you have a surprise on your face every now and then when you wake up in the morning lol - P.S - this is also a great spot treatment! Just apply it to your blemish, and leave it on all night, and in the morning your pimple should be significantly smaller ;)
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Father's Day is this Sunday - Great gift idea :)
What it is:Sephora put their favorite, most wanted men's fragrances in one box—so you get a scent-sational set for one sweet price.
What it does:
Sephora gathered their best sellers in various beauty categories and packed them into one-of-a-kind kits. This limited-edition set features deluxe samples of handpicked, top-selling men's fragrances that are perfectly sized for the man about town. From fresh citruses to woody orientals to crisp marine notes, this kit offers a scent to match his every mood.
This set contains:
- 0.17 oz Versace Pour Homme Eau de Toilette
- 0.17 oz Guerlain Homme Eau de Toilette
- 0.17 oz Bvlgari AQVA Pour Homme Marine Eau de Toilette
- 0.13 oz Clean Men Eau de Parfum
- 0.17 oz Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Gio Pour Homme Eau de Toilette
- 0.13 oz Givenchy Pi Neo Eau de Toilette
- 0.24 oz Diesel Fuel For Life Pour Homme Eau de Toilette
- 0.17 oz Giorgio Armani Code 5 Eau de Toilette

Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Target, Rite-Aid, and Trans Design Nail Polish Haul
Then I stopped by Rite-Aid, and picked up my favorite flushable charmin wipes, sorry if its TMI but they are so soft and work great (So much better than using just regular tp lol), I have a box at home but like to have some in my purse while I'm out and about as well if i have to "go" haha. The charmin seat cushions to go are awesome to have in your purse as well, for public bathrooms...If I can avoid using a public bathroom, I most definitely do and wait till I get home, but if I can't wait that long, I'll use them but I have to have a seat cover and not all places always provide one, booo !! So these are great for that lol :) I also picked up some cute glue on nails for hands and toes, can't wait to try them! And lastly I picked up a sally hansen nail polish in "glow" - its a beautiful green color, it was like $6 and came with a free sally hansen mega shine coat. 
-Scrangie's swatch of the Sally Hansen Glow Polish convinced me that I NEEDED to get it, since I'm such a green polish lover :D
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Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Top Celebrity Impersonators
Mac Cosmetics Colour Craft Collection Pics

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Monday, June 8, 2009
Mac Cosmetics & Bobbi Brown Friends & Family Sales - 25% OFF!!!
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Saturday, June 6, 2009
Would you like to see more creative posts on my blog?
P.s - a very recent example of my work (I'm very into macro photography) - Credit: I learned how to add borders, and sign my pics through Janetta (LJ)
xoxo javy
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